First Strike

Real-time strategy where nuclear powers attack and defend worldwide

Blindflug Studios AG · Released May 30, 2017

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 2,037
Recent reviews: Mixed; 58% of 12 in 30 days
Playing now: 1; peak 24h 2
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 5 years ago; Apr 1, 2021

What is First Strike?

First Strike is a real-time strategy game about nuclear conflict between world powers. In single-player or online PvP rounds on a 3D globe, you choose a superpower, expand into other countries, research technology, build missiles, and launch or defend against nuclear attacks. You can also seek non-attack pacts.

For you if...

+you like fast-paced real-time strategy in compact rounds
+you want to manage territory, research, and missiles
+you want to play against other people online

Not for you if...

−you prefer turn-based planning to real-time decisions
−you want matches that last longer than an hour

What players say

75% of 2,037 reviews are positive · 58% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the quick nuclear strategy, but many say the current version has bugs that block unlocks, erase progress, or leave controls and menus unresponsive. Some also find the strategy too simple to hold their attention.

Screenshots and trailer

First Strike system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 (SP1+)
Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz (SSE2 instruction set support)
Graphics: nVidia® GeForce 9400M
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 53
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
The native resolution is not the default one
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Arabic, Japanese, Ukrainian, Korean, Swedish.